Transportation Assistant jobs in Modesto, CA

Job Summary
PART-TIME:

Shift: Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Start time of 6am-4pm and 6pm-4am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dispatchers track and manage drivers. They assign drivers routes, destinations, and timelines, as well as keep in touch with drivers who are on the road. Dispatchers interact with clients and drivers to keep up-to-date information on routes and schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: High school diploma or G.E.D
• Must have current drivers license
• 2 years Transportation experience

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Adequate typing speed.
• Communicate effectively and professionally via e-mail and telephone.
• Desire and ability to learn proprietary software applications.
• Basic knowledge of company's policies and procedures related to scheduling, and dispatching Knowledge of DOT or other requirements regulating work activities.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in dealing with customers and other staff.
• Ability to organize multiple activities for self and others and coordinate completion of tasks proficiently.
• Ability to keep dispatch software up to date with adjustments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Work is performed in an office setting and generally sedentary, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.

Pay: $24.00 per hour (Day shift), $26.00 per hour (Night shift)

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Saturday-Sunday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dispatch: 1 year (Preferred)
• transportation or logistics: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• more than 1 language (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class A COMMERCIAL drivers license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person